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Sponsor-A-Chick for a Unique Farm-to-Table Experience
For the first time this year, you can enjoy the experience of keeping chicks without the commitment of having them on your property! Follow along as chicks become chickens through Frederick County Homesteaders’ Sponsor-A-Chick program leading up to the Spring Farm Crawl on June 14th.
Nicole Russell
May 13 min read


Pasture-Perfect: The Benefits of Pastured Poultry
There's a growing interest in pastured poultry that has begun to reshape how we understand not just meat and eggs, but also the role of livestock in regenerative farming. Unlike their confined counterparts who rarely, if ever, see sunshine and fresh grass, pastured chickens are raised on lush fields where they can peck, scratch, and forage—behaving as chickens naturally would.
tesdallk
Apr 293 min read


Bringing Food Back Home: A Case for Community Supported Agriculture
The rise of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has reinvigorated the way we think about food, farming, and our local communities.
Kristin Tesdall
Mar 84 min read


Cleaning Well: Non-Toxic Home Cleaning Solutions
“ A clean environment is the foundation for a clear mind and good health." -Joshua Becker We all long for our homes to be clean, safe...
Kristin Tesdall
Mar 83 min read


Seed Starting Basics
A seed tray ready for planting With less than three weeks until the official start of spring, it’s finally time to get growing! You’ve...
Kristin Tesdall
Feb 284 min read


Food as Medicine: Fire Cider
Fire Cider made by members of Frederick County Homesteaders Fire Cider is a favored and reliable homestead staple, prized for its...
Kristin Tesdall
Feb 185 min read


Farm Crawl Host Tips
Fall Farm Crawl Host Tips.
Kristin Tesdall
Sep 25, 20244 min read


All About the Farm Crawl: Fall Activities in Virginia
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Fall in Frederick County during our upcoming Farm Crawl.
Kristin Tesdall
Sep 18, 20242 min read


COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Miss out on the action last weekend? Looking for more ways to connect within the homesteading community? Look no further, my friend....
Sam A
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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